A heroine of 1812 : A Maryland romance by Amy Ella Blanchard
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"A Heroine of 1812: A Maryland Romance" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the early months of the War of 1812, it explores themes of family, romance, and the social dynamics of the time. The narrative follows Lettice Hopkins, a spirited young woman who navigates her new life in Baltimore while grappling with the implications of war, her developing
relationships, and her aspirations for independence. The opening of the story introduces Lettice, who anxiously awaits her uncle's return from the Boston port, where he has been gone for an unusually long time. The buzz of the city is palpable as residents discuss worries about British aggression and the potential for war. Lettice's interactions reveal her gentle nature and concern for others, particularly evident in her sympathy for Mrs. Flynn, the distressed mother of a captured sailor. As the narrative unfolds, a bright yet anxious atmosphere prevails, hinting at the challenges and changes that Lettice will face amid the revolutionary fervor in Maryland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Waugh, Ida, 1846-1919 |
| LoC No. | 01023644 |
| Title | A heroine of 1812 : A Maryland romance |
| Original Publication | Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1901. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Maryland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73180 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73180-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 386 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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